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AP52 LFO

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

104,334 mi
Last recorded104,334 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 LFO
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 104,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s rear sill corroded

o/s rear sill corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2025 104,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded at spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s rear sill corroded

o/s rear sill corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2024 100,007 miles

Nearside Front close to limit

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

hand brake travel

o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded

o/s and n/s rear outer sill slightly corroded

o/s front tyre close to limit

Pass 27 Nov 2023 95,554 miles

o/s and n/s rear of sills corroded

engine light is on

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 91,320 miles

engine light is on

fuel filer pipes corroded

n/s rear sill corroded on end

Fail 28 Nov 2022 91,319 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

engine light is on

fuel filer pipes corroded

n/s rear sill corroded on end

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Dec 2021 87,543 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine light is on

Fail 25 Nov 2021 87,481 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine light is on

Pass 1 Dec 2020 84,183 miles

Coil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel filer pipes corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 84,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel filer pipes corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 80,491 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 75,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,309 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

rear tyres down to 3mm

Pass 24 Nov 2016 64,249 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 64,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 60,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f & both rear tyres worn on outer edges

o/s front tyre worn on edges 3mm

Fail 18 Nov 2015 60,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f & both rear tyres worn on outer edges

o/s front tyre worn on edges 3mm

Pass 20 Nov 2014 57,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 54,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 54,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 51,312 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 48,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop come adrift

Pass 2 Dec 2010 45,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 43,155 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 40,253 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 40,253 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 36,795 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 34,088 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 25,711 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 25,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2006 23,800 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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AP52 LFO is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP52 LFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP52 LFO is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 February 2003.

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